January 28, 2010, 6:32AM

Measures 66 and 67 passed Tuesday night -- which is a relief -- but what does Oregon have to show for it? A wearier public and a more volatile tax system, plus a starker rural-urban divide. Forgive me for leaving the balloons and streamers at home. Full story »

January 27, 2010, 11:15AM

Teacher Hanna Vandering, vice president of the Oregon Education Association -- the largest financial contributor involved in the Measure 66 & 67 ballot questions -- had this to say about yesterday's vote passing the two tax increases: "We're absolutely ecstatic. What Oregonians said today is they believe in public education and vital services." That comment has been echoed by many 66/67 supporters. And when you... Full story »

January 26, 2010, 9:47PM

Oregon's governor calls for Oregonians to put our differences aside. But spokesman for opposition campaign questions how the business community can participate in a system that's largely disconnected. Full story »

January 26, 2010, 7:58PM

Here and now Oregon's political leaders should vow to take steps so this state never again is compelled to raise taxes at the very moment businesses and taxpayers are suffering in a recession. With voter approval of new taxes to cover the state's budget shortfall, lawmakers should take up kicker reform to avoid future budget crises. Full story »